Certificate Programs

Academic Certificates

Jewish Communal Service

Social Work with Latinos/as

Trauma Response and Recovery

Animal-Assisted Social Work

Couples and Family Therapy

Academic Certificates

Five academic certificate programs are offered to MSW students in the concentration year at GSSW. These certificates allow students in any concentration or practice track to pursue in-depth knowledge in a particular social work specialty.

• Social Work with Latinos/as Certificate
• The Trauma Response and Recovery Certificate
• The Animal-Assisted Social Work Certificate
• The Certificate in Jewish Communal Service
• The Certificate in Couples and Family Therapy
  (offered through a cooperative program with the Denver Family Institute)

Overall Requirements for Admission to Academic Certificate Programs

Students who wish to be considered for admission to any one of the four academic certificate programs must:

• Successfully complete the foundation year at GSSW or be admitted to the MSW program as an advanced standing student.
• Submit a Certificate Program Application to the GSSW admission office.
• Be interviewed by the coordinator of the certificate program(s) in which they are interested.
• Be willing and able to attend all classes required for the certificate at the time these classes are offered.
• Be willing and able to meet all academic requirements for their concentration and practice track, as well as for the certificate program.
• Pay any additional tuition or fees, as required.
• Meet any additional eligibility requirements listed on the individual certificate Web page.